Naismith has struggled to hold down a regular place at Everton since joining on a free from Rangers in the summer of 2012.

The Scotland striker arrived with a knee injury from Rangers and feels he is finally ready to show Blues fans his best form.

He got his chance against Chelsea because of Steven Pienaar's injury and is determined to grab it.

"Last season was my first season back from a knee injury, which takes time, plus it was my first season at a new club, which also takes time," said Naismith.

"At previous clubs, I've taken time to settle so hopefully this can be the start. It was unfortunate for Steven Pienaar to be injured, but it opened up the door for me to get my chance and hopefully I can carry that on and get selected again.

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"You have to earn your place. When you come to a club like Everton and you are competing for European football, you expect the quality to be high and for there to be competition for places. I'm up for the fight and I wouldn't have come here if I wasn't.

"I'm glad to be part of this squad and I hope to be able to contribute more."

Roberto Martinez has told Naismith to be show more "arrogance" in his play and says he is enjoying the different style of the Spaniard compared to David Moyes.

"It has been a big change from the previous manager in terms of the style we're playing and that will take a bit of getting used to," he said in the Liverpool Echo.

"But we've shown we can carry out what he wants and cause trouble to the best of them.

"It gives you a bit more freedom because the manager wants you to go and express yourself going forward."